Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sitchensis
ID:
930896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sanson ex Bong.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math. 2: 162 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000930233



Common Names

  • Salix Sitchensis
  • Sitka Willow
  • Sitka Salix


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Description

Salix sitchensis (also called Sitka Willow, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to western North America. It has a rounded crown, and its leaves are narrow and lanceolate. It grows in moist soils in open woods, along streams and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Salix sitchensis is used for erosion control, windbreaks, and wildlife habitat. It is also used for basketry, firewood, and other craft projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salix sitchensis flowers are small, yellow-green catkins, about 1 cm long, that appear in late winter or early spring. The seeds are small, brown, and winged. Seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salix sitchensis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. It is drought tolerant once established. Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Salix sitchensis

Salix sitchensis can be found in North America.

Species in the Salix genus

Salix lochsiensis, Salix lyonensis, Salix meikleana, Salix tschujensis, Salix permixta, Salix anatolica, Salix hirtii, Salix geyeriana, Salix gilgiana, Salix glatfelterii, Salix glauca, Salix gillotii, Salix glabra, Salix hermaphroditica, Salix gaspensis, Salix fruticulosa, Salix fruticosa, Salix friesiana, Salix fragilis, Salix futura, Salix fuscescens, Salix grahamii, Salix hapala, Salix hartwegii, Salix hastata, Salix gooddingii, Salix helvetica, Salix hatusimae, Salix hayatana, Salix hebecarpa, Salix herbacea, Salix gracilistyla, Salix eleagnos, Salix dutillyi, Salix ehrhartiana, Salix eriocephala, Salix eriocataphylla, Salix digenea, Salix erdingeri, Salix discolor, Salix disperma, Salix doniana, Salix drummondiana, Salix finnmarchica, Salix foetida, Salix forbyana, Salix forbesiana, Salix flueggeana, Salix floridana, Salix euryadenia,

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5003267: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Heinrich von Bongard (1786-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bong.' in the authors string.
M. Sanson (d.1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sanson' in the authors string.